Teddy's Homes is an Agency with homes for children and youth in care. The essence of family, belonging, caring and inclusiveness is what we strive for and establish with each home by having full time House Parents. We are currently looking for skilled caregivers to provide support and relief for our House Parents on a full and part time basis. The scheduling includes consecutive 3 and 4 day - 24 Hour shifts. This position requires that you have experience working with children and youth especially at risk kids and kids that may display big behavior's.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Parenting and supporting our Youth and Children in care by providing a safe, clean and comfortable home environment
-As our homes are Aboriginal culturally based, participation in our cultural programming is essential
-Building relationships with all other staff, Social Workers, School, Doctors, Elders and Biological family
-Daily and Monthly written reports
-Drive the children and/or youth to appointments and encouraging participation in extra-curricular activities
-Preparation of all meals, household chores and maintenance of the home
-Must have good time management
-Have great motivational skills and use positive communication to maintain control of the environment
-Represent our program in a professional manner in the community and maintain confidentiality.
-Ability to correctly distribute any needed medication and to keep accurate records
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Previous Experience as a Foster Parent
-Certificate, diploma, degree or attending education in child and Youth Care Counseling, Social Work, Foster Parenting or related field
-Minimum 3 years experience with Children and Youth working with youth that are at-risk or have developmental delays and other special needs
-Experience with FASD, setting healthy boundaries, active listening and effective communication
-Ability to work as a team leader
Requirements:
-Include cover letter that outlines your experience working with children and youth
-To be able to pass Ministry of Children and Family mandated HUB Screening
-Basic Computer Skills
-Criminal Record Check
-Valid Drivers License
-A reliable vehicle
Training Provided
-First Aid-Emergency First Aid with Level C CPR/AED
-Food Safe Level 1
-WHMIS
- Mental Health First Aid Training
-Worksafe BC Violence Prevention
-Privacy and Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors and Service Providers
We thank you in advance for your interest in these positions.
Only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.
For more information please check out our Website at: teddyshomes.com
· Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
· do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Support/Respite Work: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
